You guys still have 2 phenomenal players in Dame and CJ and a dominant big man in Nurkic. The series didn't turn out as expected for anyone, but the outcome of this series is not completely indicative of how much better the Pelicans are. As a fan base, I know this blows for yall, but those players need to feel support. Because a dangerous Blazers team is good for the West and good for the NBA. I mean this win for the Pelicans wouldn't feel as good if it wasn't against such a dangerous opponent. And I have a lot of respect for a team that didn't quit tonight. Good luck BlazerBros
Nurk is far from dominant. IMO, Collins is the COTF. He has the perfect skill-set of a modern NBA center.
not going to lie. Collins is a gem at age 20. I hated him this series lol but I am definitely interested in watching his career progress
Thanks man. Good post. I wish you guys the best of luck vs Warriors. I don't hate your team like I do Houston and Golden State. I'll be rooting for you guys to upset somebody.
Nah. I only dislike 1 player on your squad. Houston and Golden State each have about 9 players that I can't stand. No hate from me.
Thanks. I will be watching to see how you do with GS. Your guards have been playing like a top backcourt and AD is stepping up to that top level. I think it will be a tough series for GS. Hoping you can pull the upset.
These are the takes from every casual fan who didn't follow our team like we did. Who followed this team knows this is a mediocre roster full of flaws with an overrated duo leading the charge, basketball purgatory at his best.
Pretty much this. This team would of been A LOT better had not we have an incompetent coach in Stotts. He's maxed out as far as what he is capable of bringing to the team. The real silver lining is in that Mark Jackson's firing led to something better and this window is the only exciting thing to look forward to. Hard to argue going 0-4 to the Pelicans. Tough luck Stotts, Dame can't bail your ass out anymore. He deserves better and so do we.
The series (and season) is over. I have no reason to hate the Pelicans. Tho I won't be upset when they get steam rolled by the Warriors. However, I will hate the Rockets no matter what.
I really hate "look on the brightside" posts, but hey I'm rooting for the Pelicans. Davis is pure joy to watch and Jrue Holiday finally turned into a helluva player. It'll be a tough road, but it would be pretty amazing if the Dubs got dethroned by an upstart like NO.
Thanks man. You've been a very respectful fan here, and that's rare. Good luck to ya'll. You guys deserve it.
I swear I'm not salty, NOP did things we didn't adjust to and deserved to win this series. That said, while Davis is a bona fide MVP candidate, I find it hard to believe that Rondo or Mirotic will ever have a stretch of games that good again (Rondo literally increased his per-game stats over 50%). Holiday played his ass off, hat's off to him, but this is like CJ going for 50. Sure, he can do it, but it's rare and don't even think about counting on it. Good luck next round.
Wait, wait, wait.... You calling someone else a casual fan? Flawed roster, but you didn't post at all during our 13-game winning streak. Shut up.
I don't necessarily disagree. The Pels are playing with crazy confidence. But much of that was built out of the adversity this team faced and the leadership of Rondo. We've never had a vet like him, ever. I think without Rondo, these tables turn and the Pels get swept. In fact I doubt we even make the playoffs without Rondo
